Method and device for applying additive packaging material

Abstract

Presented and described are a device for separately applying additive packaging material, preferably wrapped straws, supplied as an additive packaging material continuous belt, to packages, in particular cardboard composite packages, having a separating organ for separating the additive packaging material of the additive packaging material continuous belt, a supply means for supplying the additive packaging material continuous belt to the separating organ and for relaying the additive packaging material separated by the separating organ, an application means for applying the separated additive packaging materials to the packages and a transport means for transporting the packages along a package transport path to the application means. So that the separation and application of the additive packaging materials can be carried out quickly, with high quality and reliably, it is provided that a transfer means is provided for picking up the additive packaging material relayed from the supply means and for accelerating the transferred additive packaging material to a speed adapted to the application means.

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[0001]This application is the United States national phase of International Application No. PCT / EP2018 / 060331 filed Apr. 23, 2018, and claims priority to German Patent Application No. 10 2017 109 121.1 and European Patent Application No. 17020177.6, both filed Apr. 27, 2017, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The invention relates to a device for separately applying additive packaging material, preferably wrapped straws, supplied as an additive packaging material continuous belt, to packages, in particular cardboard composite packages, having a separating organ for separating the additive packaging materials of the additive packaging material continuous belt, a supply means for supplying the additive packaging material continuous belt to the separating organ and for relaying the additive packaging materials separated by the separating organ, an application means for applying the separ...

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Benefits of technology

[0019]A transfer means interposed between the supply and application means facilitates a functional and structural decoupling of the separation of the additive packaging material from the additive packaging material continuous belt and the application of the separated additive packaging materials to the packages. Thus, the separation of the additive packaging materials and the application of the additive packaging materials to the packages is carried out at different speeds and speeds respectively adjusted according to requirements. In concrete terms, this means that e.g. cutting and separating processes can be carried out at lower speeds or even when the additive packaging material continuous belt is at a standstill, while the process of applying the separated additive packaging materials to the packages can be carried out at higher speeds. Speeds which are adaptable in this way lead to more stable and therefore more reliable working processes and higher finishing qualities. At the same time, the entire process can be accelerated. The transfer means as a bridging element also facilitates safe movement of the additive packaging material from the separation point to the application point, even at high application speeds.

[0036]Essentially and independently of the type of transfer means and application means, it can be provided that the additive packaging materials are delivered from the transfer means to the application means at a speed, in particular a circumferential speed, which at least substantially corresponds to the speed, in particular the circumferential speed, at which the additive packaging materials are applied to the packages. This is simply and reliably possible.

Problems solved by technology

However, this cyclic procedure often limits the processing speeds.

Separating means running partially around the periphery of the supply means are mechanically complex and relatively prone to failure.

Often, they also produce unsatisfactory cutting results such as protruding separating burrs or similar.

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